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A event held at Arnolfini on Friday 16th September. The event starts at 20:00.
An award-winning collaboration between Jaz Woodcock-Stewart and Morgann Runacre-Temple;
Civilisation is an experiment in theatrical realism and contemporary dance.
A hairdryer, an oven, a letter opener. The local church, fiscal policy and Marie Kondo’s folding
technique. Civilisation is about the things we’ve lost and the things we’ve built. Civilisation is a
day in the life of a woman following a tragic event.
From the creator behind critically acclaimed Lands, Civilisation is a sideways look at the
untheatrical reality of loss. Music by ABBA and Bach.
Run time: 80 minutes
"Complex, raw and insensibly smart"
★★★★
– The Guardian
Credits
Director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart
Choreography Morgann Runacre-Temple with the company
Made in collaboration with original performer Sophie Steer
Performed by Imogen Alvares, Claire Gaydon, Caroline Moroney, James Olivo, Stefania Pinato, Emily Thompson-Smith
Designer Charlotte Espiner
Lighting Designer Alex Fernandes
Rehearsal & Production Photography Alex Brenner
Additional material created by original performers Alethia Antonia, Emily Thompson-Smith,
James Olivo
Produced by Antler
Associate Producer Eve Allin
Commission by New Diorama Theatre
Supported by HOME Manchester, Battersea Arts Centre & Arts Council England
Presented by MAYK
Entry requirements:
Civilisation is an experiment in theatrical realism and contemporary dance.
A hairdryer, an oven, a letter opener. The local church, fiscal policy and Marie Kondo’s folding
technique. Civilisation is about the things we’ve lost and the things we’ve built. Civilisation is a
day in the life of a woman following a tragic event.
From the creator behind critically acclaimed Lands, Civilisation is a sideways look at the
untheatrical reality of loss. Music by ABBA and Bach.
Run time: 80 minutes
"Complex, raw and insensibly smart"
★★★★
– The Guardian
Credits
Director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart
Choreography Morgann Runacre-Temple with the company
Made in collaboration with original performer Sophie Steer
Performed by Imogen Alvares, Claire Gaydon, Caroline Moroney, James Olivo, Stefania Pinato, Emily Thompson-Smith
Designer Charlotte Espiner
Lighting Designer Alex Fernandes
Rehearsal & Production Photography Alex Brenner
Additional material created by original performers Alethia Antonia, Emily Thompson-Smith,
James Olivo
Produced by Antler
Associate Producer Eve Allin
Commission by New Diorama Theatre
Supported by HOME Manchester, Battersea Arts Centre & Arts Council England
Presented by MAYK
Entry requirements:
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